Khushu' in Prayer and the Wandering of the Mind
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, regarding khushu' (humility) in prayer, I am always distracted and my mind wanders. Is the prayer valid, and will it be accepted?
Answer:
The prayer is valid, but you will only be credited with the portion of it for which your heart was present. So you should try to attain khushu' and avoid distractions. Do not enter into it while angry or harboring resentment. That is, do not enter into it when the two worst things—urine and feces—are urging you. Do not enter into it while your soul is agitated due to the intensity of the enemy or walking. Enter into it while at peace, for this is one of the causes of khushu'. And success is in the hand of Allah, Mighty and Majestic. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
He says: Honorable Shaykh, regarding khushu' (humility) in prayer, I am always distracted and my mind wanders. Is the prayer valid, and will it be accepted?
Answer:
The prayer is valid, but you will only be credited with the portion of it for which your heart was present. So you should try to attain khushu' and avoid distractions. Do not enter into it while angry or harboring resentment. That is, do not enter into it when the two worst things—urine and feces—are urging you. Do not enter into it while your soul is agitated due to the intensity of the enemy or walking. Enter into it while at peace, for this is one of the causes of khushu'. And success is in the hand of Allah, Mighty and Majestic. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
Source
فتاوى على الهواء 28-12-1435هـ — alfawzan.live (1:01:08)
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